Disseminated hypervirulent <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> causing endophthalmitis, and lung and liver abscesses
Samik Doshi, Jessica D. Forbes, Samira Mubareka, Nisha Andany
Abstract
KEY POINTS A 51-year-old man presented to hospital with a 2-day history of pain, redness and vision loss in his right eye, and a 1-week history of fever, night sweats and 4.5 kg (10 lb) weight loss. Relevant medical history included type 2 diabetes and hypertension. He was taking no medications. He
Topics & Concepts
Klebsiella pneumoniaeEndophthalmitisMedicineMedical historyPast medical historyWeight lossLungKlebsiella infectionsLiver abscessDiabetes mellitusSurgeryInternal medicineAbscessObesityBiochemistryChemistryEndocrinologyGeneEscherichia coliAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaAmoebic Infections and TreatmentsOcular Infections and Treatments